Cranberry Gin Cocktail with Elderflower Liqueur
This Cranberry Gin Shaker is a bright, festive cocktail that’s perfect for holiday entertaining. Gin, elderflower liqueur, homemade cranberry simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice come together for a drink that’s crisp, lightly floral, and incredibly easy to sip.
Servings: 2 drinks
Calories: 411kcal
Ingredients
For the Cranberry Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar, divided
- ½ cup frozen cranberries
For the Cocktail
- 4 oz gin
- 4 oz elderflower liquor, such as Saint Germain
- 4 oz cranberry simple syrup
- 4 oz fresh lemon juice, about 1 lemon
- fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the cranberry simple syrup. Combine 1 cup water and ¾ cup sugar in a medium sauce pan set over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then lower heat to medium-low and add cranberries. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Coat cranberries in sugar. Meanwhile, place remaining 1 cup sugar in a small bowl. Use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer a few cranberries at a time from the sauce pan and place in sugar. Swirl until evenly coated, then transfer to a cooling rack to harden. Repeat with remaining cranberries, then set simple syrup aside,
- Make the cocktail. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, then add 4 oz gin, 4 oz elderflower liquor, 4 oz cranberry simple syrup, and 4 oz fresh lemon juice. Shake for about 30 seconds, then divide evenly into coupe glasses. Garnish with fresh mint and candied cranberries.
Notes
- Simple syrup: Can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Candied cranberries: Prepare up to 1 day ahead, then store in an airtight container once fully cooled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 33.2g
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